Special forces

Special forces are military forces trained to perform unconventional missions, with these tasks including counter-terrorism, counter-insurgency, airborne operations, and unconventional warfare.

History
Although uses of ninjas in Japan and rangers by European countries existed in the past centuries, the modern special forces were founded during World War II. From 1940 to 1946, the "British Commandos" carried out special forces operations against the Axis Powers. In addition, the US Army Rangers, Marine Raiders, OSS, SAS, Chindits, and Brandenburger Regiment were formed during the war as special forces to conduct missions behind enemy lines and to launch subversive operations. After World War II, special forces became a major part of the military, and they conducted operations from counter-terrorism/hostage rescue, airborne operations, black propaganda, to search and destroy.

Famous special forces

 * USA.png United States - Green Berets/Delta Force/US Navy SEALs
 * UK.png United Kingdom - Special Air Service/Special Boat Service
 * USSR.png Soviet Union - Spetsnaz
 * Flag of France 2.png France - GIGN/DGSE
 * Flag of Germany 2.png Germany - GSG 9
 * Flag of Pakistan.png Pakistan - Inter-Services Intelligence
 * Flag of India.png India - Studies and Research Wing
 * Flag of Indonesia.png Detachment 88